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BAE 680J

1971 MG 1300

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

2,893 mi
Last recorded2,893 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2007
Typical for 1971 MG 130043,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBAE 680J
MakeMG
Model1300
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2007 2,893 miles

body corroded if hit hard could make holes

Pass 4 Jan 2006 220 miles

a lot of patch repairs to floors/sills/inner wings

corrosion to both front inner wings/door pillers

nearside rear tyre starting to crack

some corrosion to nearside front brake hose ends

some corrosion to sills

Fail 24 Oct 2005 189 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

How Reliable is the MG 1300?

Based on 1,005 MOT tests across 146 vehicles.

80.4%
Pass Rate
292
Miles/Year
58
Year Lifespan
146
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

brake binding 27
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 25
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 23
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 21
brake recording little or no effort 19
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BAE 680J is a 1971 MG 1300 in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1971 MG 1300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 43,396 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a MG 1300 fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 27 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BAE 680J, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG 1300 typically stays on UK roads for around 58 years. At 55 years old, this MG 1300 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BAE 680J?

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What year was BAE 680J registered?

BAE 680J is a 1971 MG 1300, first registered on 10 March 1971.

Is BAE 680J safe to buy?

The MOT history for BAE 680J shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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